Vega
“Vega by Guerlain is a Floral Aldehyde fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a aldehydic, white floral composition with a woody undertone. Voted best for year-round wear, leaning feminine.
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Launched in 1936, Vega by Guerlain is an iconic Floral Aldehyde fragrance crafted by Jacques Guerlain. The composition opens with aldehydes and bergamot for a crisp, fresh start, giving way to floral heart notes like African orange flower, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base of sandalwood, vanilla, and amber provides warmth and depth, creating a scent that feels both classic and lasting. Vega exemplifies Guerlain's tradition of using luxurious materials, such as their own ylang-ylang from Comoro Islands, making it a true representation of the brand’s heritage.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Vega to pulse points for the best effect. The aldehydic top notes dissipate quickly, so it's important to wait a few minutes before layering with other scents or clothing. For lasting warmth, reapply the base notes throughout the day.
Jacques Guerlain
Founding perfumer · 40 fragrances · b. 1874 · French
“When I created Shalimar, I was thinking of the great love stories — of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.”
Jacques Guerlain is one of the greatest perfumers who ever lived — the man who gave the world Shalimar, Mitsouko, L'Heure Bleue, and Vol de Nuit. As the third-generation perfumer of the House of Guerlain, he elevated the family craft into high art. Working in the legendary Guerlain laboratory on the Champs-Élysées, he drew inspiration from love, literature, and travel to create fragrances of unprecedented emotional depth. Shalimar, inspired by the gardens of the Taj Mahal and his love affair with a woman whose identity remains mysterious, is perhaps the most celebrated perfume in history.
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when sunlight filters through sheer curtains in a well-appointed room, where floral notes blend with subtle hints of vanilla and sandalwood.
Fig. 01 — Vega, Guerlain
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